Helsinki has been shortlisted for World Design Capital 2012

[TOM Merilahti]

Mr. Jussi Pajunen, Mayor of the City of Helsinki said "We are extremely proud and enthusiastic to be shortlisted for WDC 2012. Design has a key role in all of our strategies, so being shortlisted means that the jury understood our goal to create the city of our dreams by expanding the scope of design to all activities of society – businesses and individuals, as well as to our city.

“Helsinki has a vibrant design tradition but we also know that we must go further, beyond the edge of our limits and test the boundaries of design. The WDC project is an important step in this process and will help Helsinki to put design in a truly unique position in our society. This is powered by openness. We want to invite the world design community to join this process and share the results of our work. Helsinki is ready to be designated for WDC 2012."

World Design Capital 2012 shortlisted cities has been announced

[Mona Youssef]

Dear Tom,

Thank you for the above information, there is always bright future ahead of us when we pursue what we dream of persistently.

Design has always its strong effect on all and in every case and speak louder than thousand of words. Giving attention to design is a wise course to take. All the adverting busniess, and fashion design, interior and exterior design, graphic design etc have made billions of dollars knowing that one line can be drawn in many ways to give effect in different ways, it depends on what the designers wish to accomplish and reach certain goals!

Designing a plan can also lead to much success and this what I wish you and to all

Mona